Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,157, 629,516.10 and 254,953
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 456,157, 629,516.10 and 254,953 is: 351,846.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
456,157 : 629,516.10 = 254,953 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
456,157/629,516.10 = 254,953/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
456,157x = 629,516.10 × 254,953 - Step 4: Simplify right side
456,157x = 160,497,018,243.30 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 160,497,018,243.30/456,157 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 351,846.01
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